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  • This opinion piece was submitted by Ray Porter.  Porter is an I.B. student currently attending Kennewick High School.  He attended Amistad Elementary in the K.O.G. Program, and went to Park Middle School.  You can see Porter in KeHS Drumline, Jazz Band and Windensemble; around town, in the Tri-City Herald and at nearly every board meeting. See note below.   With regard to Middle School Advanced Courses (Highly Capable Programs) Policy 2166:   2166-P Instruction Highly Capable Programs In accordance with the philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the district shall offer appropriate instructional programs to meet the needs of highlycapable students of school age. The framework for such programs shall encompass, but not be limited to, the following objectives: 1. Expansion of academic attainments and intellectual skills. 2. Stimulation of intellectual curiosity, independence and responsibility. 3. Development of a...

    Revisions Needed to English Courses in Kennewick Middle Schools

    Posted on December 16, 2011 | No Comments
    This opinion piece was submitted by Ray Porter.  Porter is an I.B. student currently attending Kennewick High School.  He attended Amistad Elementary in the K.O.G. Program, and went to Park Middle School.  You can see Porter in KeHS Drumline, Jazz Band and Windensemble; around town, in the Tri-City Herald and at nearly every board meeting. See note below.   With regard to Middle School Advanced Courses (Highly Capable Programs) Policy 2166:   2166-P Instruction Highly Capable Programs In accordance with the philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the district shall offer appropriate instructional programs to meet the needs of highlycapable students of school age. The framework for such programs shall encompass, but not be limited to, the following objectives: 1. Expansion of academic attainments and intellectual skills. 2. Stimulation of intellectual curiosity, independence and responsibility. 3. Development of a...

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  • Kennewick High School student Drew Wade consented to have his observations from the KSD Community Report published here.  This event was held in the KSD Administration Center on Friday, September 30. The Powerpoint presentation for the event has been provided by Superintendent Dave Bond. For my Careers in Education class I attended the Kennewick School District Community Presentations on September 30, 2011.  At this conference all of the principals and other administrators and members of the Kennewick school board got together and went over test scores and new strategies for learning.  In the morning it started with the elementary session then after lunch we began the Middle school/ High school session.  After the opening sessions and data overview we went to small group sessions on reading, writing, math, science, and other new programs that the Kennewick School District has begun.  Overall it was a very...

    Kennewick’s Second Annual Community Report – With Budget, Demographic and Test Data

    Posted on October 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Kennewick High School student Drew Wade consented to have his observations from the KSD Community Report published here.  This event was held in the KSD Administration Center on Friday, September 30. The Powerpoint presentation for the event has been provided by Superintendent Dave Bond. For my Careers in Education class I attended the Kennewick School District Community Presentations on September 30, 2011.  At this conference all of the principals and other administrators and members of the Kennewick school board got together and went over test scores and new strategies for learning.  In the morning it started with the elementary session then after lunch we began the Middle school/ High school session.  After the opening sessions and data overview we went to small group sessions on reading, writing, math, science, and other new programs that the Kennewick School District has begun.  Overall it was a very...

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting      October 12, 2011    5:30 PM       Board members present:  Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Lynn Fielding, Brian Brooks, Maricarmen Garcia                                   Absent:  Kathy White   Business: Superintendent Dave Bond reported – Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory has published a book about the progress of Delta High School.  Copies were presented to board members. About 1000 Kennewick high school students were tested on the PSAT today KSD’s LaPierre property did not sell due to zoning issues.  KSD will work to resolve the zoning problem and offer the property for sale again. MAP testing is being done in first and second grade for the first time in Kennewick schools.  Scores will be reported at the October 26 board meeting.  Kennewick has dropped DRA testing. Kennewick’s second annual Report to the Community was held at the Administration Center on Friday, September 30. ...

    Kennewick School Board Report for October 12

    Posted on October 18, 2011 | 4 Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting      October 12, 2011    5:30 PM       Board members present:  Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Lynn Fielding, Brian Brooks, Maricarmen Garcia                                   Absent:  Kathy White   Business: Superintendent Dave Bond reported – Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory has published a book about the progress of Delta High School.  Copies were presented to board members. About 1000 Kennewick high school students were tested on the PSAT today KSD’s LaPierre property did not sell due to zoning issues.  KSD will work to resolve the zoning problem and offer the property for sale again. MAP testing is being done in first and second grade for the first time in Kennewick schools.  Scores will be reported at the October 26 board meeting.  Kennewick has dropped DRA testing. Kennewick’s second annual Report to the Community was held at the Administration Center on Friday, September 30. ...

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  • This article was submitted by Kennewick student David Ryther.  David’s thoughtful insights contrast with opinions stated by school board president Dawn Adams to the Tri-City Herald in an article published Saturday, September 10.    As a senior at Kennewick High School and a member of several extracurricular activities, I can speak with certainty when I say that the school board’s decision to limit the privileges of non-curricular clubs is having a significantly negative impact on our students. Perhaps one of the biggest upsets for academically ambitious students is the current risk of the National Honors Society suspending its activities for an indefinite period of time. The former advisor has already stepped down from her position, and understandably so, as the board has now restricted all non-curricular clubs from having paid advisors.

    Non-Curricular Club Policies Are Harming Our Student Body

    Posted on September 11, 2011 | 1 Comment
    This article was submitted by Kennewick student David Ryther.  David’s thoughtful insights contrast with opinions stated by school board president Dawn Adams to the Tri-City Herald in an article published Saturday, September 10.    As a senior at Kennewick High School and a member of several extracurricular activities, I can speak with certainty when I say that the school board’s decision to limit the privileges of non-curricular clubs is having a significantly negative impact on our students. Perhaps one of the biggest upsets for academically ambitious students is the current risk of the National Honors Society suspending its activities for an indefinite period of time. The former advisor has already stepped down from her position, and understandably so, as the board has now restricted all non-curricular clubs from having paid advisors.

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting   March 23, 2011    5:30 PM    Adjournment at 7:15 PM Board member Lynn Fielding was absent. Business: • Winter sports athletes and coaches were recognized for their exceptional performances. Kennewick High School was noted for bowling and girls’ wrestling. Southridge High School was recognized for boys’ basketball, dance team, and wrestling. Kamiakin High School earned honors for wrestling, dance team, girls’ basketball and boys’ basketball. Brian Meneely is Big Nine Coach of the Year and Sarah Garret is also Coach of the Year. • A parent spoke in favor of GSA clubs in Kennewick schools. Ron Williamson stated that building principals are supportive of these clubs and will work with organizers to establish GSA clubs in the high schools. • Board members Kathy White and Wendy London attended a legislative conference. We will publish an article about...

    Kennewick School Board Report for March 23

    Posted on March 24, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting   March 23, 2011    5:30 PM    Adjournment at 7:15 PM Board member Lynn Fielding was absent. Business: • Winter sports athletes and coaches were recognized for their exceptional performances. Kennewick High School was noted for bowling and girls’ wrestling. Southridge High School was recognized for boys’ basketball, dance team, and wrestling. Kamiakin High School earned honors for wrestling, dance team, girls’ basketball and boys’ basketball. Brian Meneely is Big Nine Coach of the Year and Sarah Garret is also Coach of the Year. • A parent spoke in favor of GSA clubs in Kennewick schools. Ron Williamson stated that building principals are supportive of these clubs and will work with organizers to establish GSA clubs in the high schools. • Board members Kathy White and Wendy London attended a legislative conference. We will publish an article about...

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  • Thursday, March 10, Race to Nowhere, a film about the dark side of America’s achievement culture was shown at Kennewick High School. Among the viewers were Kennewick Superintendent Dave Bond, school board members Kathy White and Wendy London, Assistant Superintendent Bev Johnson-Torelli and KEA president Mary Shaw. This showing was approved by the Kennewick Education Association executive board with funding and arrangements by KEA. Filmmaker, Vicki Abeles, was motivated to understand what was happening in her community after seeing stress levels rise in her own children and the suicide of a local 13 year old girl. What she has learned is represented in this film which premiered in October 2009. Her documentary examines the pressures faced by students, teachers and parents in our high-stakes education culture.

    Race to Nowhere Report

    Posted on March 22, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Thursday, March 10, Race to Nowhere, a film about the dark side of America’s achievement culture was shown at Kennewick High School. Among the viewers were Kennewick Superintendent Dave Bond, school board members Kathy White and Wendy London, Assistant Superintendent Bev Johnson-Torelli and KEA president Mary Shaw. This showing was approved by the Kennewick Education Association executive board with funding and arrangements by KEA. Filmmaker, Vicki Abeles, was motivated to understand what was happening in her community after seeing stress levels rise in her own children and the suicide of a local 13 year old girl. What she has learned is represented in this film which premiered in October 2009. Her documentary examines the pressures faced by students, teachers and parents in our high-stakes education culture.

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting   March 9, 2011    5:30 PM   Adjournment at 9:30 PM Meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM All board members present. Business: • The board commended KSD classified employees who will be recognized during Classified Employees Week March 14 to 18, 2011. KSD employs 800 to 900 classified staff in food services, maintenance and operations and as paraprofessionals, bus drivers and secretaries. • Superintendent Dave Bond reported that he, Wendy London and Kathy White had attended a legislative conference focused on education funding where they requested that state budget cuts not harm public schools. • Vic Roberts reported that KSD is implementing a transition to SunGard business system to manage all district financial and payroll accounts. The new system improves over the former one by combining all information into one system. • Roberts presented a budget update....

    Kennewick School Board Report for March 9

    Posted on March 16, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting   March 9, 2011    5:30 PM   Adjournment at 9:30 PM Meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM All board members present. Business: • The board commended KSD classified employees who will be recognized during Classified Employees Week March 14 to 18, 2011. KSD employs 800 to 900 classified staff in food services, maintenance and operations and as paraprofessionals, bus drivers and secretaries. • Superintendent Dave Bond reported that he, Wendy London and Kathy White had attended a legislative conference focused on education funding where they requested that state budget cuts not harm public schools. • Vic Roberts reported that KSD is implementing a transition to SunGard business system to manage all district financial and payroll accounts. The new system improves over the former one by combining all information into one system. • Roberts presented a budget update....

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting     February 23, 2011    5:30 PM    Adjournment at 9:30 PM Meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM Board members Heather Kintzley and Kathy White were absent. Business: • Fourteen district teachers who have earned National Board Certification were recognized for that achievement. There are currently 96 National Board certified Kennewick teachers. • In response to communication from parents about the need for a counselor at Delta High School, board member Lynn Fielding uttered some harsh words. See details below. • A decision about a waiver request for students in Kennewick High School’s Close Up Club to participate in a trip to Washington D.C. in November, which would require 5 days out of school, was deferred until the March 9 board meeting. • A district parent asked the board to consider hiring highly qualified preparatory string teachers for elementary...

    Kennewick School Board Report for February 23

    Posted on March 4, 2011 | 3 Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting     February 23, 2011    5:30 PM    Adjournment at 9:30 PM Meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM Board members Heather Kintzley and Kathy White were absent. Business: • Fourteen district teachers who have earned National Board Certification were recognized for that achievement. There are currently 96 National Board certified Kennewick teachers. • In response to communication from parents about the need for a counselor at Delta High School, board member Lynn Fielding uttered some harsh words. See details below. • A decision about a waiver request for students in Kennewick High School’s Close Up Club to participate in a trip to Washington D.C. in November, which would require 5 days out of school, was deferred until the March 9 board meeting. • A district parent asked the board to consider hiring highly qualified preparatory string teachers for elementary...

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